Strong’s G4143

πλοῖον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

ploion

Pronunciation

ploy'-on

Definition

Ship, boat, vessel

Meaning

a ship, vessel, boat.

Usage

The term "ploion" refers to a ship or boat, typically used for transportation across bodies of water. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of Jesus and His disciples traveling across the Sea of Galilee or in narratives involving fishing, a common occupation in the region.

Bible references

Matthew 4:21;Matthew 4:22;Matthew 8:23;Matthew 8:24;Matthew 9:1;Matthew 13:2;Matthew 14:13;Matthew 14:22;Matthew 14:24;Matthew 14:29;Matthew 14:32;Matthew 14:33;Matthew 15:39;Mark 1:19;Mark 1:20;Mark 4:1;Mark 4:36;Mark 4:36;Mark 4:37;Mark 4:37;Mark 5:2;Mark 5:18;Mark 5:21;Mark 6:32;Mark 6:45